08-14-2009 1:48 PM
08-14-2009 1:48 PM
Electronic or physical interference can often cause intermittent loss of your connection to the Internet.
08-29-2009 8:04 AM
08-29-2009 8:04 AM
I have intermittent connection issues with my AT&T DSL (Extreme) Service. At times, my modem drops Internet connectivity while keeping my "local" service. This occurs, seemingly, at random. I reset modem and computer. This does not always solve the problem. When it doesn't, the service sometimes connects again withint 15 mins. 1. Why do I have these issues? 2. When I call "support," I'd really rather someone who can understand the vernacular english that we use rather than a "Textbook" english... When I hear, "Yes, I understand" when they clearly do NOT understand makes me frustrated and not want to deal with them or, by definition, AT&T. If I can make a recommendation (while I go look for the cable number to see how cheap they can provide internet service), can you hire people who speak "real" english as a first language and who have hands-on experience with your system rather than "flipping pages" in a book to trouble-shoot connection issues? When I call and say my system can't connect to a DNS server, I might have checked on my windows system and run some tests on my bsd system as well... Imagine my surprise (sarcasm) when I realize I know much more than the "support people" who are trying to "fix" my problem but who, due to a language barrier, don't GET what my problem is (that or they are simply running me through the pages in their manual). Either way, It gets old...fast. As for AT&T waiting to tell me my beige "old" modem should have been replaced over a year ago, I have to wait till my connection no longer works (for a few days) until a tech can come out and replace it. Where is the service? Yes, I am frustrated after speaking with "John" (whose name, obviouslly is NOT John). If you don't let them use their names, why should I trust anything they say since the are already "lying" or, at a minimum, misleading me--over a name? I expected more from AT&T. While I consider alternative means of access, I'll see if AT&T can "step up to the plate," address these issues, and, at a minimum, publicly try to defend their support in terms other than "price to performance" ratios. If AT&T hired my firm and I provided the service I just got, AT&T would not use me again--and I wouldn't blame them... I'll stop my rant now, but I'd still like to see AT&T answer some of the issues I raise...
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08-29-2009 7:14 PM
08-29-2009 7:14 PM
I'm an AT&T retiree, and have had AT&T DSL for about 3-4 years now - and at best experience 15-30 second response time between hitting "enter" and getting to my destination. 1-2 minute response times are not unexpected, nor is losing DSL a few times per day. I called a rep a few weeks ago which resulted in him telling me that I have poor signal quality, and that it must be inside wiring. However if I called in a tech, for a "nominal" fee they could probably help out. Or, he suggested, that I buy a new modem since mine is probably "wearing out." If I send in $149.99 AT&T would send me a new moden. My PC, a lenovo R500 is less than six months old, so I don't believe the PC is the problem. I guess part of my frustration is that I've been paying for high speed DSL and getting phone-line service for God knows how long! But if I pay AT&T more money, they might be able to fix it! I'm moving in a few months to an area that provides Verizon service, and I cannot wait to sign up! Whew - I feel better already. But this may not be xmitted since my DSL light is out again! LOL
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@JCGerold wrote:
Thanks David. I appreciate the help. After a trip to radio shack, I found out the a two line dsl filter would solve my problem. Unfortunately I have to buy one compatible with 2wire and that is only available throught the online store at At and t. It would have been nice if any of the four phone reps I spoke with could have told me that. Ahh well.
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Sounds like I am having the same problem and I have U-Verse. Trying to get ATT support is difficult at best and to get someone who actually understands little bit about what they are talking about is nil! I keep going through the same things over and over and there is no one at ATT that cares to really solve the problem. I think ATT has taken all of the Comcast people because it seems they are alike.